88130 Zip Code, Portales

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Portales

Summary: 88130 (Portales, NM) Crime Rate (2026)

ZIP 88130, Portales, NM has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime rate is 4% above the national average.

Data source: FBI UCR & local law enforcement data. Last updated: October 15, 2026.

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 104 / 300 High
Violent Crime 112
12% above national avg
Property Crime 113
13% above national avg
City Ranking
0%
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Is 88130 a Safe Zip Code?

Mixed — the grade is relative, but crime is above the national average. Zip code 88130 in Portales, NM has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 104, which is 4% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Portales.

Looking at specific crime types, robbery is the most elevated concern (index: 125, 25% above average), while assault is the lowest risk (index: 99).

Highest Risk
Robbery · Index 125 (25% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Assault · Index 99 (1% below avg)

88130 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Portales city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
112 +12% Moderate
Assault
99 -1% Average
Robbery
125 +25% Moderate
Rape
111 +11% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
113 +13% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
114 +14% Moderate
Vehicle Theft
111 +11% Moderate

88130 Crime Map

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88130 Demographics & Context

Population
16,781
Median Income
$52,056
Home Value
$115,035
Median Age
33
Pop. Density
29/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 11%
Graduate Degree 8.5%

Housing

59%
41%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 78.9%
Black 2.4%
Hispanic 43.9%
Asian 0.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 88130, Portales?

Zip code 88130 in Portales, NM has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 104, which is 4% above the national average. Zip code 88130 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Portales.

Is Zip code 88130 a safe neighborhood in Portales?

Zip code 88130 has elevated crime levels with a safety grade of A. Extra caution is recommended, especially at night. The highest concern is Robbery (index: 125), while Assault is the lowest risk (index: 99). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Portales.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 88130?

The most common crime type in Zip code 88130 is Robbery, with a crime index of 125 (25% above the national average). Overall, property crime is more common than violent crime in this neighborhood, which is consistent with national trends.

What are the demographics of Zip code 88130?

Zip code 88130 has a population of approximately 16,781. The median household income is $52,056. The median home value is $115,035. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 88130 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 88130's overall crime rate is 4% above the national average (index 104 vs 100). Within Portales, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated October 2026.